Roederer Estate

Since 1981, Roederer Estate has been developing its own vineyards and crafting fine sparkling wines from Anderson Valley. Jean-Claude Rouzaud, Chairman of Champagne Louis Roederer and grandson of Madame Camille Olry Roederer, chose the 58-acre Anderson Valley vineyard and winery site. Roederer Estate now farms over 580 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that stretch 13 miles along the Anderson Valley. All wines are made from estate grapes.

The winery's Anderson Valley Estate Brut debuted in 1988, and in 1993 was joined by the first vintage sparkler, L'Ermitage. An Estate Brut Rose and vintage dated L'Ermitage Rose are also now produced. The winemaking team is headed by Arnaud Weyrich. Roederer also owns nearby Schraffenberger Cellars,

Roederer Estate produces a small amount of still Pinot Noir sold only at the winery (the tasting room is open daily in Philo). The sparkling wines are widely distributed.

Reviewed Wines

2010 Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., 300 cases, $40. Estate grown clones 667,
777, 115, Pommard and 114. 100% de-stemmed, aged 10 months in a blend of new and used French oak
barrels. Light filtration.
·Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of cherries, dried herbs and
oak. Mid to full bodied flavors of black cherry with an herbal thread in the background. The wine displays
nicely balanced tannins and acidity, with some finishing intensity and length.Score:89.
Reviewed July 28, 2014ARTICLE&nbsp»

2009 Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., pH 3.81, TA 0.50, 320 cases, $23. Released
October 1, 2012. 100% de-stemmed, aged 10 months in a blend of new and old French oak barrels, lightly
filtrated.
·Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry and oak-driven caramel and toffee.
Nicely concentrated flavors of black cherries and boysenberries with spice and oak in the background. The
fruit makes a notable mid palate impression which carries through on the finish. Good.Reviewed June 23, 2013ARTICLE&nbsp»

2007 Roederer Estate Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., pH 3.70, TA 0.57, 685 cases, $23,
released May 1, 2010. More than seven clones make up this wine. 100% de-stemmed, aged 10 months in
15% new French oak barrels and bottled with light filtration.
·Medium reddish-purple color with slight haze in
the glass. The nose is herbal and green. Light and easy to drink, with demure flavors of red cherries and
cranberries, finishing with an herbal riff. Very austere. Decent. Reviewed June 24, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»